In the wake of renewed discussion about the Electoral College following the 2016 presidential election, CAPI’s latest Community Contribution examines the history of Georgia’s state level electoral college. Through this in-depth look, CAPI contributor David Crockett explores how the ways in which this system was used to skew election results illustrate the dangers of indirect elections. Read the full Community Contributionhere.

This month, Digiwist.eu released a publicly accessible database detailing the financial information and disclosures, conflicts of interest, and right to information requests in 34 European states.

The database is part of a whistleblower project funded by the EU which hopes to improve transparency, efficiency, and trust in government. The project hopes to help journalists and engaged citizens to hold governments accountable, and to provide a model for increase transparency around the globe. Check out the site here.